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Children's Hearings Scotland
- VO105061
Children’s Hearings Scotland is recruiting volunteer Panel Practice Advisers!
Children’s Hearings Scotland in South Lanarkshire is looking for people who have good assessment, observation, and communication skills to join our team as a Panel Practice Adviser.
What will you be doing?
Panel Practice Advisers are responsible for the quality assurance and they regularly observe Panel Members within children's hearings and feedback so improvements can be made. They are also part of the recruitment and selection of new Panel Members while conducting Panel Members re-appointment reviews. Their goal is to support Panel Members through feedback to ensure the strongest possible decisions are being made for children and young people.
Who are we looking for?
You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people and improving their outcomes and experiences; able to lead and be part of a team; a strong communicator. You should also be familiar with working with volunteers and be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos of Children’s Hearings Scotland.
To find out more about the role, please visit our web site
Experience required
, Caring,Good Communicator,Open minded,Organised,Practical,Reliable / Dependable,Panel Practice Advisers bring the same strong commitment as our Panel Members to our values - challenging, child-centred, creative, respectful fair and open. Above all, you must care about the welfare of infants, children and young people and to helping us achieve the best possible outcomes for the
Travel details
This is a South Lanarkshire opportunity and takes place in
Across South Lanarkshire,Hamilton,Lanark
Dates
20 February - 4 August 2026
Support
Training details
Full training is provided, with the aim to enhance your skills in: leadership, effective communication, managing conflict and influencing and negotiating – all of which are transferable into the workplace.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction,
Availability
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Panel Practice Adviser with Children's Hearings Scotland
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Catherine Goddfellow, Children's Hearings Scotland
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Thank you for registering your interest in Panel Practice Adviser with Children's Hearings Scotland.
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